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Fair Helping neighbors in need
Food pantries provide assistance year-round
It’s no secret that food costs more money than ever before, and with the holidays upon us, many families are in need of assistance. That’s where religious and nonprofit organizations step up.
Village receives $7 million to renovate Whelan Field
Malverne’s Whelan Field is set to undergo a complete overhaul in 2023, with initial plans for the upgrades unveiled at a village board meeting on Oct. 20.
Protecting online data
School district officials say they’re prepared for network attacks
Local school officials are waging an unending battle to protect sensitive data stored on network computers, becoming overprotective — and in many cases downright secretive — in discussing their efforts to ward off cybercrime.
Malverne recognizes Veterans Day
Speakers address how to help military veterans on the domestic front
Malverne solemnly reflected on the service of military men and women on Nov. 11 in recognition of Veterans Day.
Malverne Civil War veteran remembered
This Veterans Day, one of Malverne’s own who was a Civil War veteran is receiving the recognition he deserves — nearly a century after his death. Members of Moses A. Baldwin Camp No. …
Malverne students collect bottles to end water crisis
Students from Malverne’s Howard T. Herber Middle School are redeeming used water bottles to donate money that will bring fresh water to communities in need throughout the world.
Malverne rings in Halloween with a bang
Malverne was abuzz with Halloween spirit last weekend as numerous activities and celebrated were hosted by the village of Malverne itself, the chamber of commerce, and other local businesses. …
Apartments, thrift shop damaged after blaze
Smoke could be seen billowing above Hempstead Avenue just across the street from the West Hempstead Public Library on the afternoon of Wednesday Nov. 2 as a fire broke out above Mi Closet Thrift …
Our Lady of Lourdes to host blood drive to honor veteran
The New York Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Sunday in honor of longtime Malvernite Peter Zullo, who died in 2017, at age 75. Shortly after earning undergraduate and law degrees from St. …
West Hempstead rings in Halloween with Edgar Allan Poe
Malverne Community Theatre marked a decade since its reincorporation with a haunting reading of the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Malverne Community Theatre actually has its origins in the 1967. The …
Abortion looms large at Gillibrand town hall
It’s been nearly four months since the U.S. Supreme Court essentially overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving the decision on whether to allow abortions back to the states. Yet, women’s …
Op-Ed
We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?
One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . .
Randi Kreiss
America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage
If you know American history, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforgettable chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs . . .
Jerry Kremer
Of course 2024 will be on this year’s ballot
Most elections are about the current candidates, who are seeking a variety of offices all over America. This one, however, will be the equivalent of two elections . . .
Editorial
Thank a crossing guard near you
They work outside in rain, sleet and snow, keeping our most precious commodity — our children — safe.